Information About

Step Mountains

Step Mountains

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Southeast Fairbanks (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 3907 ft (1190.85 m)
About

NE-SW trending group of ridges between Kandik and Nation Rivers, 14 mi SW of Indian Grave Mountain and 48 mi NNW of Eagle, Porcupine Plateau

History of Step Mountains

So named in 1965 by Earl Brabb, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), because "the mountains are comprised of parallel ridges, either flat-topped or with flat benches near the top that look like steps at a distance."

Places Near Step Mountains
Mountain Ranges:

Step Mountains,

Streams:

Ettrain Creek, Hard Luck Creek, Indian Grave Creek, Tindir Creek, Waterfall Creek,